DePaul University, M.B.A., 1985; University of Illinois, B.S., 1981
Law School Attended:
Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, California
ISLN:
903903750
Areas of Practice (10)
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Domestic Violence
Spousal Support
Paternity
Visitation Rights
Family Immigration Law
Bankruptcy Chapter 7
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Please read this review.... Mr. Schwerin is extremely professional, polite, respectful and most of all honest about what I could expect from the divorce process. Mr. Schwerin was upfront about his fe...
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